The Beauty Of A Peony

The painting is a vibrant and rich representation of peonies in a vase. The collage of colors is imbued with brightness in strokes of red, fucia, pink and white. Quick, thick brush strokes produce an overbearing bouquet of flowers; reflected inside a multi-colored vase, against the glossy finish of a supporting table. Despite the avoidance of botanically precise blossoms, light lines can be seen throughout the petals depicting the life force of the plant. A dark background is used to draw one’s attention to the blooms. Light seems to dance to his chromatic orchestration expressing dimension, feeling and environment.

The beauty of the peony flower has long inspired artists in both the eastern and western parts of the world. Prior to the seventeenth century however, it

The artists’ interest in light can be clearly distinguished throughout “The Pleasure of Peonies”. The aforementioned light, colors, setting, and texture exemplify the influence of impressionist painters; his travels through Europe help enforce the idea of such an influence. The symbolism of the flower, and brightness of colors sparked my interest in the painting, however I disagree with the choice of cropping used. The flowers and vase are off-centered to the right, producing a slightly unbalanced feel. If I were to do the painting, I would provide a more centric and balanced feel.

Gabor Nagy believes art is a way of life that can’t be taught. Traveling has brought him to the corners of North America, Europe and Hawaii. All of his paintings show layers of radiant color in a maelstrom of creative energy. Nagy’s interests lie in the role that light plays on the quality of our environment.

was the artists of China and Japan who incorporated images of the peony into their work. In Japan the peony is known as the flower of riches and honor, symbolizing wealth and distinction. It is also an omen

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